by | Jan 27, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Small Business Owners
One of the most common complaints I hear from business owners is that they are working harder and making less. When I question them, they often tell me that they've increased their sales but are still making less money. Without even looking at their books...
by | Jan 15, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Cash Flow, Cost Cutting, Small Business Owners
The barter system of yore is making a comeback for organizations looking to save money—and still get the goods and services needed. With bartering, you can trade your organization’s products or services for those of another company. No money exchanged. All you have to...
by | Jan 14, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Small Business Owners
In previous articles I try to convey the high cost to you and your business of not improving your business. Though most business owners agree with me, very few are really doing anything about it. The problem is they are WAITING to be motivated. The truth that...
by | Jan 12, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Cost Cutting, Small Business Owners
If you are a business owner, you will need to hire an attorney sooner or later. It could be for contract work, mergers and acquisitions, or lawsuits. Legal fees are expensive and can add up quick. Here are 10 tips for reducing them. Document every...
by | Jan 8, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Small Business Owners
If you don’t have financial controls in place, it’s not a question of whether people will steal from you, but when. The best way to avoid the hassles and headaches of property and financial losses is to prevent those losses from ever happening. As the old adage...
by | Jan 7, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
The number one question I hear from new consulting clients is, “How can I increase sales?” I always ask, “Why do you want to increase sales?” This usually makes them look at me like I just added a third eye in the middle of my forehead. But when I...
